Buyer with Italian (RS&Services)

At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Buyer with Italian (Rolling Stock & Services)in Cluj-Napoca Romania were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your buying expertise in a new cutting-edge fieldand work alongside dedicated passionate but also fun teammates.

Youll ensure project execution in line with Quality Cost Delivery & Technical (QCDT) objectives and support supplier Panel relationship (Supplier workload negotiation Specific agreement. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (particularly the procurement supply chain and project core teams) managing full supplier selection process deploying commodities strategy and much more.

Youll specifically take care of preparing and launching of Request for Quotation with suppliers but also leading project negotiation.

Well look to you for:

• Monitor Procurement project QCDT & legal project evolution (FAI Business Award Product development);
• Prepare Business Award/Bid Comparison Chart and secure agreement;
• Ensure the on-time delivery and quality are secured especially during the ramp-up phase of the project;

• Consolidate the commodity needs inputs;
• Support the elaboration of the commodity strategy;
• Provide commitment in tender phase in agreement with Commodity Manager;
• Represent the commodities towards projects platforms and solutions;
• Ensure effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving;

• Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation specific agreement local supplier QCDT performances);
• Measure the suppliers performance and develop them in coordination with supplier Quality Team;
• Assess properly all risky suppliers and manage the associated mitigation plan;
• Manage initial issues before escalation to line manager.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree level qualification;
• Good knowledge of procurement/purchasing (spare parts/raw materials);
• Experience in a relevant position;
• Good technical knowledge;
• Ability to read technical drawings;
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP is an advantage);
• Fluency in English & Italian;
• Good communication and collaboration skills;
• Initiative and autonomy.
• • Sourcing professional background (3-5 years)
  • knowledge of the office package
  • Stress resistance
  • Agility on multi-project management
  • Contract management & legal awareness
  • Negotiation skills
  • Ability to challenge
  • Results oriented
  • Rigorous and structured
  • Italian Speaker would be a plus
  • Electronic market knowledge would be appreciated

You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.